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Spice up your banana nut bread this holiday season with the addition of dried cranberries and a dash of cinnamon. These two additions turn your banana bread into a delicious, delightful, festive cranberry banana nut loaf that Santa and Grandma would be proud of.

This banana and cranberry bread delivers a melody of flavors that your taste buds will love. The sweet bursts of dried cranberries combine with the mild flavor of the bananas and the warm coziness of the cinnamon and toasted nuts. These flavors come together in perfect harmony creating a sweet and satisfying treat.

This cranberry banana nut bread not only satisfies for the holiday season, its warm flavors give this banana and cranberry loaf tons of fall vibes also. So, why wait until mid November to break this easy cranberry banana bread recipe out? As soon as that first leaf falls, it’s time to start baking.

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Why You’ll Love Cranberry Banana Nut Bread

This is a super easy quick bread recipe that comes together in no time.
It’s ideal for a fall or holiday brunch or breakfast. It’s easy to serve with no mess.
Totes and travels well. Simple to take to parties and grandma’s.
A loaf or mini loaf of this bread is a perfect gift for friends, neighbors and teachers.
Freezes well, so you can freeze leftovers and bake ahead.

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Ingredients In Cranberry Banana Nut Bread

1½ cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup butter – room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 well beaten eggs – room temperature
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large ripe mashed bananas
¾ cup toasted nuts – walnuts, pecans, pistachios (how to toast nuts)
1 to 1½ cups dried cranberries

How To Make Easy Cranberry Banana Nut Bread

Preheat over to 350℉
Grease and flour loaf pan or spray with baking spray
Sifter together flour, baking soda and cinnamon and set aside.
Cream butter and sugar.
Add well beaten eggs and vanilla extract to batter and mix.
Add mashed bananas and mix.
Add flour mixture gradually to batter and mix until flour mixture is just incorporated.
In a small mixing bowl toss nuts and dried cranberries in 2 tablespoons flour to prevent them from sinking while baking. Add to batter and fold in with a spatula.
Pour batter in prepared loaf pan and bake from 55 to 70 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan

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Tools Used In Cranberry Banana Nut Bread

Tips For The Best Cranberry Banana Nut Bread

Use ripe bananas. Ripe bananas are sweeter and more flavorful and easier to mash and blend into batter.
I used Craisins and made Crazy Craisin Banana Nut Bread. The Craisins added wonderful flavor. Any brand of dried cranberries will also taste terrific.
Fresh or frozen cranberries can also be used in this cranberry banana quick bread. Use between 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups of fresh or frozen cranberries. They should be coarsely chopped.
Nuts are optional in this banana cranberry bread. Still delicious without them.
Use different nuts – I used pecans and they tasted delightful. You can use walnuts for a cranberry banana walnut bread or pistachios. All help give this bread amazing flavor.
Toss nuts and cranberries in flour before adding them to the batter. This prevents them from sinking to the bottom while in the oven.
To see if your cranberry banana bread is done, stick a knife or toothpick into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean it is done.

Cranberry Banana Nut Bread Recipe Q&A

How Do I Toast Nuts

Toasting your nuts enhances the flavor of the nuts and the bread. To toast, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, spread the nuts in a single layer and bake at 350F for 5 to 10 minutes. The nuts will darken a couple of shades, and the nutty aroma will be strong.

How Do I Store

Store leftovers in an airtight container, or wrapped in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, at room temperature for up to 3 days. Leftovers can also be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Can I Freeze Cranberry Banana Nut Bread

This cranberry banana bread also freezes really well. Wrap a whole loaf or leftovers in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil, or place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 5 months. Thaw at room temperature or in the fridge before serving.

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The Best Christmas Banana Bread

The addition of cranberries, cinnamon and toasted nuts to this traditional banana bread recipe creates a delicious, jolly holiday treat that will have your taste buds rock’n around the Christmas tree in delight. This easy cranberry banana nut bread recipe is perfect for holiday breakfast, brunches, snacking and dessert. It’s sure to become one of your favorite holiday recipes.

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